Prioritize health of host communities’ residents, TEAAF tells oil coys
The Ecological Action Advocacy Foundation, TEAAF, a nongovernmental organisation, has emphasized the need for oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region to prioritize the health residents of their host communities in their oil exploration and extraction activities. Communication Manager of TEAAF, Mr Omozuwa Emmanuel Ugbogbo made the call at Omavovwe-Agbarha Otor community, Ughelli North […]
Police confirm 21 killed in bandits’ attack on Katsina community
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed 21 persons killed in a bandits attack on Baure Village, Safana Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on Friday in Katsina. He said: “On Jan. 7, 2025, in Baure Village, Safana LGA, […]
NAFDAC seeks financial backing for clinical trials on herbal medicines – Adeyeye
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), is seeking support to facilitate clinical trials on herbal medicines. Adeyeye made the call in an interview with Newsmen on Friday in Lagos. She said the call for the agency’s financial stability was part of NAFDAC’s strategic plan […]
Nigerian man jailed 11 years in US for money laundering, passport fraud
A 37-year-old Nigerian, Chukwunonso Obiora, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his involvement in separate criminal schemes, including laundering fraud proceeds and obtaining a U.S. passport through false statements.
Uma Ukpai gave me strength when I lost my son — Adeboye
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has said that he found strength in the renowned evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, when he lost his son in 2021
Iran welcomes election of new Lebanese president, says unity will ‘defeat’ Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday welcomed the election of his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun after the country went more than two years without a head of state, saying unity will “defeat” Israel.
